Where Musselshell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Musselshell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Musselshell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Musselshell
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Musselshell
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.6% across Montana. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 7% across Montana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.5% across Montana. In all, Musselshell runs above Montana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Musselshell, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Montana 31.9%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Musselshell
The closest emergency room is Roundup Memorial Healthcare in Roundup, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Musselshell is short on primary care and mental health care
Musselshell’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Montana figure falls outside Musselshell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Musselshell adults…
Musselshell runs below MT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Musselshell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Care in and near Musselshell
No hospital or community health center in Musselshell itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Musselshell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
How Musselshell adults are doing
About the same as Montana on each measure.
1 in 4 Musselshell adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Musselshell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Musselshell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Musselshell adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Musselshell
Why doesn’t Musselshell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Musselshell.
What hospital is closest to Musselshell?
Roundup Memorial Healthcare in Roundup, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Musselshell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Musselshell.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Montana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.